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IGP Disu honoured at Lagos banquet, pledges professional policing in Nigeria
The Inspector-General of the Nigeria Police Force , Olatunji Rilwan Disu, was on Saturday honoured at a banquet hosted by the Lagos State Government following his appointment as the nation’s police chief. The event, held at the Lagos State House in Marina, brought together government officials, security stakeholders and members of the public to celebrate Disu’s career in law enforcement.…
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Lawmaker facilitates borehole projects for Oyo communities in remembrance of late Alaafin
By Adejayan Gbenga A Member of the House of Representatives representing Afijio/Atiba/Oyo East/Oyo West Federal Constituency, Akeem Adeniyi Adeyemi, has facilitated the provision of portable water projects to five communities across Oyo Federal Constituency. The initiative, carried out in honour of Atanda Olayiwola Omo Ibironke, saw the installation of solar-powered boreholes in communities located within Afijio, Atiba, Oyo West, and…
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PHOTO NEWS: Lagos hosts banquet in honour of IGP Disu at Marina
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday led senior government officials to host a banquet in honour of the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, at the Government House, Marina. The event celebrated Disu’s rise in the Nigeria Police Force and his longstanding ties to Lagos State. The IGP previously served in Lagos as Aide-de-Camp to former Governor Bola Tinubu and…
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Ondo police announce dates for constable recruitment exam, warn against fraud
By Boye Oyeyemi The Police Service Commission has fixed April 28 to 30, 2026, for the written examination of applicants seeking recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force as constables. The announcement was made in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, indicating that the exercise is scheduled to take place across designated centres in the 36 states and the Federal Capital…
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Wahab hails Lagosians’ civic spirit in revived monthly cleanup
The Lagos State Government has lauded residents for their widespread participation in the first edition of the reintroduced monthly environmental sanitation exercise held on Saturday. The commendation was given by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a post on his official X account, where he described the turnout as a strong demonstration of civic responsibility among…
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23-yr-old guard docked for allegedly raping minor in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi A 23-year-old security guard, Emmanuel Usman, has been remanded at the Olokuta Correctional Centre in Akure after an Ondo State Magistrate’s Court charged him with the alleged rape and defilement of a teenage girl. The defendant appeared before Magistrate Temitope Alphonso at the Oke-Eda Magistrate’s Court on a two-count charge bordering on rape and unlawful carnal knowledge…
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Ondo approves power asset deal, faults NERC for overstepping jurisdiction
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Government has approved a leasing arrangement between the Ondo State Power Company and the Niger Delta Power Holding Company for the use of key electricity assets within the state. The approval, conveyed through the Ondo State Electricity Regulatory Bureau, covers the Omotosho 33kV distribution line and a 30km feeder line extending to Fortune University,…
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LASG, EU deepen ties on sustainable urban development
The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, has hosted a delegation from the European Union on a strategic visit aimed at strengthening collaboration on sustainable urban growth, land use efficiency, and integrated mobility systems. The meeting, held at the Alausa Secretariat, focused on transport corridor development, urban mobility, and strategies for delivering resilient infrastructure…
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Wild elephant storms Oyo community, kills one, leaves another missing
By Adejayan Gbenga Panic has gripped parts of Oyo State after a wild elephant attacked residents of Innayin community, leaving one person dead and another missing. The attack, which occurred around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, prompted a swift response from operatives of the Nigeria Police Force alongside local vigilantes and hunters following a distress call. Police spokesperson, Ayanlade Olayinka, confirmed…
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Late Alaafin’s son unveils activities for father’s fourth remembrance anniversary
By Adejayan Gbenga The honorable member representing Afijio/Atiba/Oyo East/Oyo West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Akeem Adeniyi Adeyemi, has announced a series of activities to mark the fourth remembrance anniversary of his father, the late Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Adeyemi disclosed that the remembrance programme, themed “Gone But Not Forgotten,” is scheduled…
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